#42 Small Imperfection Vessel no-treet It’s beautiful enough to stand

It’s beautiful enough to stand alone as decoration

even when they are dormant

The tops of both are sealed holding only the sound of the bead inside

Along with its natural finish

it includes sections for up to 11 knives and sharpening steel

#42 Small Imperfection Vessel no-treet It’s beautiful enough to standThis year Akio set out to create new expressions through the beauty of imperfection. Drawing inspiration from Kakuzo Okakura, Akio says, "Okakura notes that imperfect objects invite us to use our imaginationsto 'complete' them in our minds eye. His ideas inspired me to think beyond symmetry and explore imbalance, which gave way to Imperfect Vessels. I hope youll enjoy it and let your imagination run wild!" This piece features his signature Pleated